Why choose Giles Christopher Photography?

June 19, 2023 Giles Christopher

Commercial Photographer in London: Why choose us for your next commercial photoshoot?

Today, we’re going to get straight to the point.

Here, we’ll be sharing three key reasons why we believe that we’d be a great choice if you’re looking for a commercial photographer in London.

Introducing the Giles Christopher Photography Team

Firstly, if you’re new here, you might be wondering who Giles Christopher is. In which case, hello!

The Giles Christopher Photography team (formerly known as Media Wisdom Photography) comprises:

Giles Christopher (Photographer and Cinematographer)
Abi (Shoot Producer),
And let’s not forget, Millie (the studio dog a.k.a. our Wellbeing Expert, Work-Life balance and alarm clock!).

Our commercial photography experience

Giles has been involved with photography and cinematography all his life and is an accredited member of the Association of Photographers. He’s worked on many TV commercials, dramas and iconic feature films and he’s also won a Pink Lady Food Photographer of The Year Award, along with many other photography accolades over the years (find out more here).

Abi (me) is Giles’ right-hand (wo)man. With decades of experience as a Production Coordinator and Production Manager for TV commercials, dramas and feature films, I ensure that shoots happen on time and within budget, with a few extra creative bits thrown in!

Together, we are west London-based commercial photographers, specialising in food photography, drink photography, product photography and lifestyle photography.

We regularly shoot in and across London, in Berkshire and Surrey, and further afield when the opportunity arises.

Look around our website to discover some of the many fabulous clients we’ve worked with over the years.

Why choose the Giles Christopher team?

We like to think that there are many reasons why you might choose to use us as your London commercial photographer:

More than two decades of combined photography experience

Quite simply, we know our stuff! That’s what 20+ years of photography experience will give you.

Giles studied graphic design and photography at college in the late 80’s before becoming a publicity photographer in the movie business which was the kickstart to a life-long career in commercial photography. This, combined with Abi’s two decades of experience in production means that we can be very confident in the quality of our offer.

We bring to every shoot both old-school lighting expertise and modern technical knowledge.

Never ones to rest on our laurels though, we are pioneers in the use of new AI technology within our photoshoots. We choose to embrace new ways of working while constantly pushing the creative boundaries to develop cutting-edge solutions for our clients.

2. Custom-designed photography studio

Unlike other commercial photographers in London, we also have our own private photography studio. This bespoke, custom-designed space, located on the outskirts of London, truly sets us apart.

It’s approximately 1000 sq ft in size. It features a practical kitchen for our Chefs, Mixologists and Restaurant clients, plus plenty of space to spread out.

The studio is ideal for food, drinks, portraits and product photography, and it offers all the mod cons you’d expect such as Wi-Fi and secure parking. We also have an unrivalled selection of props and surfaces which can be used in our commercial photoshoots.

When working with us, clients can benefit from the use of our studio, which is charged at a very competitive rate, saving the need to hire expensive London locations and the hassle of traipsing props around the city and finding parking.

The nearest train station to our photography studio is Shepperton Main Line (approx. 50 mins from Waterloo) or Walton (approx. 35 mins from Waterloo + short cab ride).

3. Trusted by hundreds of commercial clients

Finally, we’re incredibly proud to have worked with many of the leading brands in the food and drink industry, and for many new and upcoming as well as established hotels, restaurants and bars in London and across the country.

Our client list features some of the world’s leading and well-known brands; companies that have trusted us to provide first-class commercial photography, and we have delivered.

We love that clients often work with us for many years and are ever grateful to have developed fantastic working relationships with our clients over the years. We consider many of them as friends as well as colleagues.

While photography awards are nice, what really drives us is the desire to provide unique and contemporary photography and videography that helps our clients to build brand appeal and sell their products.

A trusted partner for your next commercial photoshoot

The Giles Christopher Photography team would love to hear from you if you’re looking for a commercial photographer in London with a wealth of experience, a privately owned and convenient photography studio facility and a unique and creative approach!